November 2008 Community Activities

*All Events Are Free Unless Noted Otherwise*

 

November 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

 

 

Saturday, November 1st

YCREA Holiday Fair

Where: Kennebunk High School - Route 35, Kennebunk

Time: 9a - 2p

Cost: Free

Details: Shop for the holidays! Crafts, foods, and more! Benefits the York County Retired Educators scholarship program.

 

Bountiful Fair

Where: Stevens Avenue Congregational Church - 790 Stevens Ave., Portland

Time: 9a - 3p

Cost: Free

Details: Shop for the holidays! Crafts, knits, raffles, baked goods, and much more! For more information please call 797-4573. 

 

St. Brigid Annual Harvest Fair

Where: St. Brigid School/St. Joseph Parish - 695 Stevens Avenue, Portland

Time: 9a - 3p

Cost: Free

Details: St. Brigid is holding their annual Harvest Fair on November 1st from 9 - 3. The Maine Craft Show is also going on at the same time directly across the street at the New England College and Catherine McCauley is having their annual craft show at the same time as well which is right next door.

 

Holiday Craft and Gift Sale

Where: The Barron Center - 1145 Brighton Avenue, Portland

Time: 9a - 3p

Cost: Free

Details: This Holiday Craft and Gift Sale benefits the PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) medical fund which provides animals over the age of eight with medical care.

 

Holiday Craft Show

Where: Catherine McAuley High School - 631 Stevens Ave. Portland

Time: 10a - 4p

Cost: Free admission

Details: The Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen presents the Annual Holiday Craft Show at Catherine Mcauley High School. For more information please call 283-4715.

 

25th Annual League of Maine Craft Show

Where: Wells Jr. High School on Rt. 1 in Wells

Time: 10:00a – 4:00p

Details: 70 juried crafters featuring jewelry, stained glass, pottery, gourmet food by the Mooody Cow and more will fill the gym. FREE ADMISSION & PARKING. For more information please call 207 646-5172 or email smsolstice@aol.com

 

HART Cat Adoption Center and Shelter Open House

Where: 302 Range Road, Cumberland

Time: 11a – 3p

Cost: Free

Details: The shelter is open for drop-in visits.  

 

Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra

Where: Gorham Middle School - Weeks Road, Gorham

Time: 3:00p

Cost: $6.00

Details: The Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra will perform Mozart's "Overture to the Abduction from the Seraglio" and his "Sinfonia Concertante," followed by Tchaikovsky's "Symphony No. 5," conducted by Robert Lehmann. For more information and tickets please call the USM box office: 207-780-5555.

 

'A Beautiful Game'

Where: McArthur Library - 270 Main Street, Biddeford

Time: 7:00p

Cost: Free

Details: Storyteller, actor, and author Michael Parent will tell about growing up near the textile mills of Lewiston and learning how to play hockey, including St. Dom's High School championship game at Boston Garden. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, his stories celebrate his Franco-American heritage. For more information please call 284-4181.

 

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Pineapple Express

Time: 7:00p and 9:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

 

Fiddle-icous Concert

Where: Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School - 116 Maquoit Road, Brunswick

Time: 7:30p

Cost: $8 - $10

Details: Fiddle-icious is a group of community fiddlers and other traditional musicians, directed by master fiddler Don Roy, performing French-Canadian, Irish, Scottish, and Cape Breton dance tunes. Toe-tapping music! For more information and tickets please call 207-443-2378. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

 

Bates College Free Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 8:00p

Cost: Free

Details: The Parker String Quartet with Frank Glazer will be performing Dvorak’s Piano Quintet and other works. For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

 

Sunday, November 2nd

25th Annual League of Maine Craft Show

Where: Wells Jr. High School on Rt. 1 in Wells

Time: 10:00a – 4:00p

Details: 70 juried crafters featuring jewelry, stained glass, pottery, gourmet food by the Mooody Cow and more will fill the gym. FREE ADMISSION & PARKING. For more information please call 207 646-5172 or email smsolstice@aol.com

 

IHC Concert Band - Fall Concert

Where: Italian Heritage Center  - 40 Westland Ave., Portland - Behind Shaws Westgate off Congress St.

Time: 2:00p

Cost: $2 to $5

Details: Come and enjoy an afternoon of live music and light refreshments as the Italian Heritage Center Concert Band plays a variety of old and new favorites. For more information please call 415-0880.

 

Fiddle-icious Concert

Where: Franco-American Heritage Center  - 46 Oxford Street, Lewiston

Time: 2:00p

Cost: $10 - $12

Details: Fiddle-icious is a group of community fiddlers adn other traditional musicians, directed by Don Roy, performing French-Canadian, Irish, Scottish, and Cape Breton dance tunes. For more information please call 443-2378.

 

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Pineapple Express

Time: 2:00p and 4:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

 

Bates College Free Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 3:00p

Cost: Free, but tickets required.

Details: Quatuor pour las fin du temps A concert celebrating Oliver Messiaen’s 100 birthday with a performance of his “Quartet for the End of Time” featuring Nicholas Kitchen and Yeesun Kim of The Borromeo String Quartet with Derek Bermel, clarinet and Bruce Brubacker, piano. For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

 

Monday, November 3rd

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

 

Tuesday, November 4th

Bates College Noonday Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 12:30p

Cost: Free

Details: For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

 

Scrapbooking hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Wednesday, November 5th

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

 

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

 

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Thursday, November 6th

Free Noonday Concerts put on by the Portland Conservatory of Music
Where: The First Parish in Portland, Maine, UU - 425 Congress St, Portland.

Start Time: 12:15 pm
Details: For more information please call 207-773-5747 or view their site at www.portlandconservatory.net

 

Friday, November 7th

Silver Lining Christmas Fair

Where: North Pownal United Methodist Church - 871 Lawrence Rd., Pownal

Time: 2 - 7p

Cost: Free

Details: "Silver Lining" Christmas Fair featuring crafts, decorations, baked goods, knitted and sewn items, silent auction. Supper Friday soup/hotdogs. For more information please call Nancy Malone at 688-4481.

 

Beaded Bookmarks
Where: 443 Congress St., Portland

Time: 4 - 6p

Cost: $3

Details: Gift season is upon us!  Make a beautiful beaded bookmark to put in your current book or to give a friend.  Please register in advance with Shannon Fleming at 879-1140.

 

Portland Museum of Art Free Evening

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

 

First Friday Art Walk

Where: CWS - 443 Congress Street, Portland

Time: 5-8p

Details: Join us at our studio and gallery space as we exhibit fine art and functional crafts made by artists from YES Art Works! For more information visit:  www.firstfridayartwalk.com

 

Annual Literacy Fair

Where: York Public Library - 15 Long Sands Road, York

Time: 5:30p

Cost: Free

Details: 8th Annual Literacy Fair hosted by York Public Library along with the York Schools. Don’t miss this great event with activities and information for all ages. For more information please call 363-2818.

 

8 States of Trans, Glass Exhibition by Nel Bernard and Bonnie Faulkner

Where: Bowdoin College, LaMarche Gallery - 9200 College Station, Brunswick

Time: 6 - 8p

Cost: Free

Details: Local artisans, Nel Bernard (owner of Maine Art Glass Studio) and artist Bonnie Faulkner bring their over 40 years of combined glass talents and enthusiasm together for the first time. The pieces in the show revolve around 8 words that begin with ‘trans’. Each artist interprets those 8 works in unique and individual ways as well as combining creative efforts to achieve a transforming affect. Glass fusing, copper-foiling, sandblasting and painting are just a few of the techniques that will be evident in the works on display. For more information please call 725-3902.

 

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Mama Mia

Time: 7:00p and 9:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

 

Saturday, November 8th

Christmas Angel Fair

Where: Cornerstone United Methodist Church - 20 Jenkins Road, Saco

Time: 8a - 1p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Shop for the holidays with crafts, Santa, children's activities.

 

Buon Natale Christmas Fair

Where: St. Peter's Catholic Church - 72 Federal St. Portland

Time: 8a - 2p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Shop for the holidays! Knit and crochet items, Italian lunch and desserts!

 

Silver Lining Christmas Fair

Where: North Pownal United Methodist Church - 871 Lawrence Rd., Pownal

Time: 9a - 2p

Cost: Free

Details: "Silver Lining" Christmas Fair featuring crafts, decorations, baked goods, knitted and sewn items, silent auction. Lunch Saturday lasagna/sandwiches. For more information please call Nancy Malone at 688-4481.

 

Christmas Fair

Where: Longfellow Place - 80 Longfellow St. Westbrook

Time: 9a - 2p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Crafts, foods and more!

 

Downeast Fair

Where: Woodfords Congregational Church - 202 Woodford St. Portland

Time: 9a - 2p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Knits and crafts, silent auction, cookie walk; lobster roll lunch

 

Christmas Fair

Where: Mid-COAST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH  - 84 Main Street, Topsham

Time: 9a - 2p

Cost: Free

Details: Christmas Fair, with jams and jellies, crafts, grannies relish, baked goods, cookie walk, jewelry, Christmas once again, and the luncheon counter. Also available are gingerbread house cookies with proceeds of this item to benefit Habitat for Humainity. For more information please call 729-3193.

 

Annual Fall Book Sale

Where: Bowdoinham Public Library  - 13A School Street, Bowdoinham

Time: 9a - 2p

Cost: Free admission

Details: 2 rooms FULL of books - hardcover and paperback - fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. Hardcover $1 and paperback .50 with some books priced higher on a seperate table. All proceeds benefit the Bowdoinham Public Libray. For more information please call 666-8405.

 

Holiday Bazaar

Where: St. Patrick's Church - 1342 Congress St. Portland

Time: 9a - 7p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Shop for the holidays! Crafts, foods, and more!

 

Book Sale

Where: Falmouth Memorial Library - 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth

Time: 9:30a - 5p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Giant 2-day book sale. Most items under $3. Thousands of great books at great prices for all ages and interests! Fresh items added throughout. A buck a bag the last 2 hours on Sunday.

 

Over Here & 'Over There!': Songs and Images from the Great War

Where: Huntington Common  - 1 Huntington Common, Kennebunk

Time: 2:00p

Cost: Free, but donations are appreciated

Details: Monica Grabin joins forces with the Brick Store Museum to present a stirring public performance tracing American history in the World War I era through song, pairing her signature folk music with imagery from the Brick Store Museum’s collection of World War I recruitment and morale posters--said to be the most extensive in the State of Maine. RSVP by Nov. 3 to 207-985-2810 (the Huntington Common Concierge). Made possible by a grant from The Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation.

 

Harvest Supper

Where: Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church - 28 Church Street, Livermore Falls

Time: 5 - 6:30p

Cost: $6 adults $3 under 12

Details: Menu includes ham, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, onions, and turnip, with biscuits and pies for dessert. Proceeds will benefit church projects. For more information please call 897-3063.

 

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Mama Mia

Time: 7:00p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

 

Sunday, November 9th

Longaberger Basket Bingo for the Library

Where: Hasty Community Center (Armory)  - Pettingill Park, Auburn

Time: 1 - 4p

Cost: $10

Details: Auburn Public Library is gearing up for its second annual Longaberger Basket Bingo at the Hasty Community Center (Armory) in Auburn. This was a popular event last year. A new batch of prizes will fill beautiful Longaberger baskets, wrought iron ware, and pottery. Light refreshments will be available. Proceeds go to teen services. For more information please call 333-6640.

 

Book Sale

Where: Falmouth Memorial Library - 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth

Time: 1 - 5p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Giant 2-day book sale. Most items under $3. Thousands of great books at great prices for all ages and interests! Fresh items added throughout. A buck a bag the last 2 hours on Sunday.

 

USM Wind Ensemble

Where: University of Southern Maine Corthell Hall  - 37 College Avenue, Gorham

Time: 2:00p

Cost: $6

Details: This elite woodwind ensemble, under the direction of Peter Martin, will perform an outstanding selection of music for winds. For more information please call 780-5555.

 

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Mama Mia

Time: 2:00p and 7:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

 

Monday, November 10th

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

 

Tuesday, November 11th

Civil War Book Reading

Where: Falmouth Memorial Library  - 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth

Time: 12:00p

Cost: Free

Details: Hear Falmouth author Jean Mary Flahive speak about her Civil War book "Billy Boy" and pay tribute to our veterans. Bring a sandwich. Drinks and desserts will be provided by the Friends of the Falmouth Library. For more information please call 781-2351.

 

Bates College Noonday Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 12:30p

Cost: Free

Details: For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

 

Wednesday, November 12th

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

 

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

 

Line Dancing hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3 to dance, $1.50 to watch

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Thursday, November 13th

Free Noonday Concerts put on by the Portland Conservatory of Music
Where: The First Parish in Portland, Maine, UU - 425 Congress St, Portland.

Start Time: 12:15 pm
Details: For more information please call 207-773-5747 or view their site at www.portlandconservatory.net

 

Dance hosted by JFM Homes

Where: 130 East Ave, Lewiston - located at the YWCA

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

George Washington’s Secret Navy

Where: Maine Historical Society  - 489 Congress Street, Portland

Time: 7 - 9p

Cost: Free

Details: James L, Nelson, Historian and Author, will discuss George Washington’s effort to build a navy, a little known but vital aspect of the American Revolution and the subject of Nelson’s riveting new book. For more information please contact 774-1822.

 

Friday, November 14th

Portland Museum of Art Free Evening

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

 

Bingo Night

Where: 90 Industrial Park Road, Saco

Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Cost: $1.00

Details: Refreshments and a healthy snack will be served. Don’t forget to bring some money for raffle tickets. The raffle will be drawn for the big prize at the end of the night.

 

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: The Dark Knight

Time: 7:00p and 9:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Bates College Orchestra Free Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 8:00p

Cost: Free

For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

 

Saturday, November 15th

School Around Us Winter Craft Fair

Where: Kennebunk High School  - Rt 35, Kennebunk

Time: 9a - 4p

Cost: Free admission

Details: School Around Us 33rd Annual Winter Craft Fair features 80 juried artists and artisans, live music, delicious home made food, silent auction and wreath sale. For more information please call 967-3143, or email saucraftfairs@yahoo.com.

 

Craft Show at USM

Where: Costello Sports Complex Field House on the Gorham Campus

Time: 10a - 5p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Crafts, raffles, and more. Over 40 different vendors! Free parking. Donations accepted for admission. Call Lisa at 207-780-5328 with any questions.

 

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: The Dark Knight

Time: 2:00p and 7:00p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

 

Bowdoin College Free Concert

Where: Bowdoin College Studzinski Recital Hall, Kanbar Auditorium  - 9200 College Station, Brunswick

Time: 7p          

Cost: Free

Details: Adrienne Watkinson is representing Maine at the Miss America Scholarship Pageant in January 2009. A graduate of Cleveland Institute of Music, Adrienne has performed with orchestras in Ohio, Boston, Colorado, and Miami. She will perform Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs) by Sarasate and other works for solo violin with accompanist Henry Kramer in an effort to raise awareness for the American Music Therapy Association. For more information please call 798-4141.

 

Bates College Choir Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 8:00p

Cost: Free admission, but tickets required

Details: Bates College Choir conducted by John Corrie performing Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols. For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

 

Sunday, November 16th

Craft Show at USM

Where: Costello Sports Complex Field House on the Gorham Campus

Time: 10a - 4p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Crafts, raffles, and more. Over 40 different vendors! Free parking. Donations accepted for admission. Call Lisa at 207-780-5328 with any questions.

 

Energy 911

Where: Auburn Public Library - 49 Spring Street, Auburn

Time: 1 - 4p

Cost: Free

Details: Presentation on emergency and long-term energy information to residents in Auburn and greater Androscoggin County. Collect handouts and speak one-on-one with officials who can address heating concerns. The event is sponsored by Northeast Bank and the City of Auburn. For more information please call 333-6640.

 

USM Concert Band

Where: McCormack Performing Arts Center, Gorham High School - 41 Morrill Avenue, Gorham

Time: 2:00p

Cost: $6/$3

Details: Peter Martin conducts USM’s largest ensemble, the USM Concert Band. For tickets and/or more information please call 780-5555.

 

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: The Dark Knight

Time: 2:00p and 4:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

 

Bates College Choir Free Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 8:00p

Cost: Free

Details: Bates College Choir conducted by John Corrie performing Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols. For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

 

Monday, November 17th

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

 

Fat Cat Bird Feeder
Where: Creative Work Systems - 29 Hampshire St., Auburn 

Time: 6-8p

Cost: $6

Details: This is two day workshop.  Both classes are needed to complete the project.  Make a fun suet bird feeder.  Space is limited.  Please register with Rachel Balsamo at 795-6737 ext. 218.

 

Tuesday, November 18th

Bates College Noonday Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 12:30p

Cost: Free

Details: For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

 

Saco Arts in the Evening - Handmade Holiday Cards

Where:  90 Industrial Park Rd., Saco

Time: 4 – 6p

Cost:  $2

RSVP:  Jen Davis at jdavis@creativeworksystems.com or 282-4173 ext. 213

 

Fat Cat Bird Feeder
Where: Creative Work Systems - 29 Hampshire St., Auburn 

Time: 6-8p

Cost: $6

Details: This is two day workshop.  Both classes are needed to complete the project.  Make a fun suet bird feeder.  Space is limited.  Please register with Rachel Balsamo at 795-6737 ext. 218.

 

Movie Night hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Start Time: 6:00p

Cost: $3 – popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

USM Jazz Ensembles

Where: Corthell Hall  - USM Gorham Campus - 37 College Ave, Gorham

Time: 7:30p

Cost: $6/$3

Details: The USM Jazz Ensemble, directed by Chris Oberholtzer and the Lab Jazz Ensemble, directed by Doug Owens, will present and evening of traditional and contemporary works for big band. For tickets and/or more information please call 780-5555.

 

Wednesday, November 19th

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

 

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

 

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Thursday, November 20th

Free Noonday Concerts put on by the Portland Conservatory of Music
Where: The First Parish in Portland, Maine, UU - 425 Congress St, Portland.

Start Time: 12:15 pm
Details: For more information please call 207-773-5747 or view their site at www.portlandconservatory.net

 

“An afternoon of bowling” hosted by York Activities Committee

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 3:30p

Details: Come enjoy a fun time bowling with friends. $2.50 per game.

 

USM Youth Ensembles

Where: Merrill Auditorium - 20 Myrtle Street, Portland

Time: 7:30p

Cost: $6/$3 suggested donation

Details: Stunningly talented kids make up the USM Youth Ensembles which include the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Robert Lehmann; the Portland Youth Wind Ensemble, conducted by Peter Martin; the Portland Young People’s String Consort, conducted by Deborah Dabcyznski; and the Portland Youth Junior Orchestra, conducted by Dan Keller. With the support from the Sam L. Cohen Foundation. For tickets and/or more information please call 780-5555.

 

Friday, November 21st

Portland Museum of Art Free Evening

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

 

Bowdoin College Free Concert

Where: Bowdoin College Studzinski Recital Hall, Kanbar Auditorium  - 9200 College Station, Brunswick

Time: 7:30p     

Cost: Free

Details: Mr. Barron, principal trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, will perform a program of American music, including pieces written specifically for him, with pianist Bridget Convey. For more information please call 798-4141.

 

Saturday, November 22nd

Christmas in the Country  

Where: Tuttle Road United Methodist Church - 52 Tuttle Road, Cumberland

Time: 8:30a – 2:30p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Shop for the holidays! Ornaments and decorations, crafts, silent auction.

 

Holiday Craft Fair

Where: Greely High School - 303 Main Street, Cumberland

Time: 9a - 2p

Details: Come shop for the holidays! Crafts, foods, and fun.

 

Old Fashioned Christmas Fair

Where: North Windham Union Church - 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham

Time: 9a - 2p

Details: Crafts, knitted items, silent auction, and so much more!

 

St. Luke's Holiday Fair

Where: Cathedral Church of St. Luke (Episcopal)  - 143 State Street, Portland

Time: 9a - 2p

Cost: Free

Details: The Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Portland will hold its popular Holiday Fair this year featuring items from Attic Treasures, the Cathedral Shop, Children's Items, Country Store, Christmas Wreaths, Jewelry Store, the Tool Bench, Books and CDs and DVDs, and much more. Lunch too! For more information please call 772-5434.

 

Holly Daze Bazaar

Where: First Congregational Church - 301 Cottage Road, South Portland

Time: 9a - 2p

Details: Wreaths, knit goods, books, lunch, and more.

 

Santa's Elves Christmas Fair

Where: Saco Grange -168 North St. Saco

Time: 9a - 2p

Details: Crafts, collectibles, food items, and more!

 

JFM Craft Fair

Where: Employment and Enrichment Services (the Shop) - 1512 Minot Ave, Auburn (Next yo Coleman's Collision Center)

Time: 9a - 3p

Details: There will be crafts, paintings, house plants, and much more! For more information please call 782-1780.

 

Holiday Craft Fair

Where: Stevens Avenue Armory - Stevens Ave. Portland

Time: 9a - 3p

Cost: Free admission

Description: Shop for the holidays at the annual Hannaford Associates' fair with more than 70 exhibitors!

 

Designing Women Fine Crafts Show & Sale

Where: Merriconeag Waldorf School - 57 Desert Road, Freeport

Time: 9a - 4p

Cost: Suggested donation of $2 at the door

Details: Designing Women Fine Crafts Show & Sale to benefit (non-profit) Women, Work & Community and celebrate their 30 years of serving Maine women. Women, Work and Community:Helping women find jobs, start businesses, build assets, and become leaders since 1978!! Beautiful crafts and fine art by Maine and New Hampshire craftswomen. Lunch and refreshments available.

 

Christmas Craft Show  

Where: Mt Ararat High School - 73 Eagles Way, Topsham

Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Details: The Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen presents the Annual Made in Maine Christmas Craft Show. For more information please call phone 283-4715. "Raising Maine"

 

USM Chorale Performance

Where: University of Southern Maine Corthell Hall  - 37 College Avenue, Gorham

Time: 2:00p

Cost: $6

Details: The University Chorale, conducted by Robert Russell will perform a varied program of vocal music. For more information please call 780-5555.

 

Sunday, November 23rd

 Sunday Afternoon at the Movies-The Visitor

Where: York Public Library  - 15 Long Sands Road, York

Time: 3:00p

Cost: Free

Details: The Visitor (2008). Hailed as "one of the year's most intriguing dramas", this film stars Richard Jenkins as Walter, a recently widowed college professor who has been drifting aimlessly through his life. When he befriends a pair of homeless, illegal aliens who have taken up residence in his apartment in the city, he rediscovers a passion he thought he had lost long ago. Rated PG-13 for brief strong language. 108 mins. For more information please call 363-2018.

 

The Ski House Cookbook Tasting

Where: L.L. Bean  - 95 Main Street, Freeport

Time: 3 - 6p

Cost: Free

Details: Chef to the stars, Mo Terry, will cook a recipe from The Ski House Cookbook for your sampling. For a winter in snow country, this cookbook provides warmth, nourishment and hours of pleasurable eating. For more information please call 207-552-7733.

 

Monday, November 24th

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

 

USM Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Where: University of Southern Maine Corthell Hall  - 37 College Avenue, Gorham

Time: 7:30p

Cost: $6

Details: Michele Hansen Snow directs the USM Vocal Jazz Ensemble. For more information please call 780-5555.

 

Tuesday, November 25th

Karaoke Night hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Start Time: 6 - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Wednesday, November 26th

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

 

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

 

Christmas in Kennebunk

Where: Rotary Park - Water Street, Kennebunk

Time: 5p

Cost: Free

Details: Join the fun and watch the lighting of The Becker Memorial Christmas Tree. Members of the Seaglass Kids will entertain the crown with carols. Local merchants and friends will provide lots of refreshments as well as warming beverages, and music provided by Kennebunk's own WBOB.

 

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Thursday, November 27th

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Friday, November 28th

Home For The Holidays Craft Show

Where: Scarborough High School - Gorham Road, Scarborough

Time: 10a - 4p

Details: The Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen presents the Home for the Holidays Craft Show at Scarborough High School. For more information please call 283-4715.

 

Free Horse and Wagon Rides
Where: Monument Square, Portland – Corner of Elm and Congress Streets
Times: 4 – 8p
Details: Pick up and drop off in Monument Square (Corner of Congress and Elm Streets) every half hour. *Rides are not wheelchair accessible*

 

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Where: Monument Square (Corner of Elm and Congress), Portland

Time: 5:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come see the spectacular lighting of the tree at this annual tradition! Entertainment begins with Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band.

 

Saturday, November 29th

Home for The Holidays Craft Show

Where: Scarborough High School - Gorham Road, Scarborough

Time: 9a - 4p

Details: The Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen presents the Home for the Holidays Craft Show at Scarborough High School. For more information please call 283-4715.

 

Free Horse and Wagon Rides
Where: Monument Square, Portland – Corner of Elm and Congress Streets
Times: 2 – 6p
Details: Pick up and drop off in Monument Square (Corner of Congress and Elm Streets) every half hour. *Rides are not wheelchair accessible*

 

Sunday, November 30th

Free Horse and Wagon Rides
Where: Monument Square, Portland – Corner of Elm and Congress Streets
Times: 1 – 5p
Details: Pick up and drop off in Monument Square (Corner of Congress and Elm Streets) every half hour. *Rides are not wheelchair accessible*

 

 

Ongoing Events To Explore

 

 

Bates College Museum of Art

Exhibit: Stairway to Heaven

Where: 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Open Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00a – 5:00p

Cost: Free

Details: Stairway to Heaven is an exhibition of contemporary art analyzing the changing streets and urban landscapes of China. Open June 7th – December 14th.

 

Bates College Museum of Art

Exhibit: Flourishing Folk - New England Decorated Works on Paper and Document Boxes from the Deborah N. Isaacson Trust

Where: 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Open Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00a – 5:00p

Cost: Free

 

Bowdoin College Museum of Art

Where: 9400 College Station, Brunswick

Open Hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays 10a – 5p. Sundays 1 – 5p.

Cost: Free

Details: Please visit Museum News or call 207-725-3275 for further information.

 

Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

*Free on Fridays from 5:00 – 9:00p!*